Türk Bilimsel Derlemeler Dergisi

Yazarlar: Egemen SERTYEŞİLIŞIK

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Political economy of water,Management of water resources,Water wars,Turkey,Middle East,Water resource problems.

Özet: Although three quarters of the world’s surface is covered by water, freshwater resources are quite limited. Today, based onthe annual amount of water per capita, Turkey is regarded as a country that suffers “water stress”. Inter-sectoral use of waterresources is important. In Turkey, the agricultural sector uses the majority of the annual total water resources. Therefore,efficient use of water consumption in the agricultural sector is of vital importance. Turkey is being effected by the globalwarming. Effective governance of the water resources in Turkey plays important role for the security of our country. Today,there are important water problems in the Middle East. It is envisaged that if the water problems of the Middle Eastern countriesare not resolved then possible water wars could take place in the Middle East. Based on the literature review, the purpose ofthis study is to conduct an investigation into the political economy of the water resources of Turkey. Within the scope of thestudy, especially the water policies of Turkey, the possible effects of climate change and future water situation in neighboringcountries, new concepts in water policy (eg. virtual water), modern irrigation techniques which can be spread in Turkey willbe examined.

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